Create and Modify a Feature

After you import the part model and associate a Mech-MSR solution for the part, you need to create a feature for the part. This section describes how to create, modify, and delete a feature.

Create a Feature

The software can create the following ten features: circle, slot, cylinder, point, line, plane, rectangle, pattern, distance, and angle. Determine the type and number of features to be created according to the actual measurement requirements.

Create a Circle Feature

Please follow the steps below to create a circle feature:

  1. On the Mech-Metrics Configuration interface, under the Feature tab, click Circle.

  2. In the Create Circle Feature dialog box, set the following information:

    1. Set Name, Alias, and Datum feature label based on actual situation.

      create circle 1

      • Alias: Used to associate the feature name in the CMM report.

      • Datum feature label: When this feature is used as the datum feature, it needs to be labeled. Datum feature labels are used in GD&T controls. For more information, see Configure GD&T Control Items.

    2. Set the creation method: The Select method is Select from CAD by default. The software will automatically input Center (X, Y, Z), Orientation (I, J, K) and Radius.

      create circle 2

    3. Set the measurement method: The Select method is Mech-MSR project by default. Select the project corresponding to the feature in the drop-down list of the Name, and set the Parameter recipe and Result mode according to needs.

      create circle 3

      Result mode: Set the method to use the measurement result of the feature binding project.

      • Shared: When a feature-bound project finishes running, all features bound to the project will parse the measurement results.

      • Exclusive: When the project bound by a feature finishes running, only the feature that triggered the project to run will parse the measurement result.

  3. Click OK.

Create a Slot Feature

Follow the steps below to create a slot feature:

  1. In the Configuration interface of Mech-Metrics, under the Feature tab, click Slot.

  2. In the Create Slot Feature dialog box, set the following information:

    1. Set Name, Alias, and Datum feature label based on actual situation.

      create slot 1

      • Alias: Used to associate the feature name in the CMM report.

      • Datum feature label: When this feature is used as the datum feature, it needs to be labeled. Datum feature labels are used in GD&T controls. For more information, see Configure GD&T Control Items.

    2. Set the creation method: The Select method is Select from CAD by default. The software will automatically input Center (X, Y, Z), Axis Orientation (I, J, K), Length Orientation (I, J, K), Width and Length.

      create slot 2

    3. Set the measurement method: The Select method is Mech-MSR project by default. Select the project corresponding to the feature in the drop-down list of the Name, and set the Parameter recipe and Result mode according to needs.

      create slot 3

      Result mode: Set the method to use the measurement result of the feature binding project.

      • Shared: When a feature-bound project finishes running, all features bound to the project will parse the measurement results.

      • Exclusive: When the project bound by a feature finishes running, only the feature that triggered the project to run will parse the measurement result.

  3. Click OK.

Create a Cylinder Feature

Please follow these steps to create a cylinder feature:

  1. On the Mech-Metrics Configuration interface, under the Feature tab, click Cylinder.

  2. In the Create Cylinder Feature dialog box, set the following information:

    1. Set Name, Alias, and Datum feature label based on actual situation.

      create cylinder 1

      • Alias: Used to associate the feature name in the CMM report.

      • Datum feature label: When this feature is used as the datum feature, it needs to be labeled. Datum feature labels are used in GD&T controls. For more information, see Configure GD&T Control Items.

    2. Set the creation method: The Select method is Select from CAD by default. The software will automatically input Origin (X, Y, Z), Orientation (I, J, K), Radius and Height.

      create cylinder 2

    3. Set the measurement method: The Select method is Mech-MSR project by default. Select the project corresponding to the feature in the drop-down list of the Name, and set the Parameter recipe and Result mode according to needs.

      create cylinder 3

      Result mode: Set the method to use the measurement result of the feature binding project.

      • Shared: When a feature-bound project finishes running, all features bound to the project will parse the measurement results.

      • Exclusive: When the project bound by a feature finishes running, only the feature that triggered the project to run will parse the measurement result.

  3. Click OK.

Create a Point Feature

Follow the steps below to create a point feature:

  1. In the Configuration interface of Mech-Metrics, under the Feature tab, click Point.

  2. In the Create Point Feature dialog box, set the following information:

    1. Set Name, Alias, and Datum feature label based on actual situation.

      create point 1

      • Alias: Used to associate the feature name in the CMM report.

      • Datum feature label: When this feature is used as the datum feature, it needs to be labeled. Datum feature labels are used in GD&T controls. For more information, see Configure GD&T Control Items.

    2. Set the method for creating (either):

      • Select from CAD: The software will automatically enter the coordinates of the point (X, Y, Z).

        create point 2

      • Script: Select a script name, and enter the start point and end point.

        create point 4

    3. Set the measurement method (either):

      • Mech-MSR project: Select the project corresponding to the feature in the drop-down list of the Name, and set the Parameter recipe and Result mode according to actual needs.

        create point 3

        Result mode: Set the method to use the measurement result of the feature binding project.

        • Shared: When a feature-bound project finishes running, all features bound to the project will parse the measurement results.

        • Exclusive: When the project bound by a feature finishes running, only the feature that triggered the project to run will parse the measurement result.

      • Script: Select the corresponding measurement script.

        create point 5

  3. Click OK.

Create a Line Feature

Follow the steps below to create a line feature:

  1. In the Configuration interface of Mech-Metrics, under the Feature tab, click Line.

  2. In the Create Line Feature dialog box, set the following information:

    1. Set Name, Alias, and Datum feature label based on actual situation.

      create line 1

      • Alias: Used to associate the feature name in the CMM report.

      • Datum feature label: When this feature is used as the datum feature, it needs to be labeled. Datum feature labels are used in GD&T controls. For more information, see Configure GD&T Control Items.

    2. Set the method for creating (either):

      • Select from CAD: The software will automatically input Origin (X, Y, Z), Orientation (I, J, K) and Length.

        create line 2

      • Script: Select the script Create line from two points, and input the start point and end point.

        create line 3

    3. Set the measurement method (either):

      • Mech-MSR project: Select the project corresponding to the feature in the drop-down list of the Name, and set the Parameter recipe and Result mode according to actual needs.

        create line 4

        Result mode: Set the method to use the measurement result of the feature binding project.

        • Shared: When a feature-bound project finishes running, all features bound to the project will parse the measurement results.

        • Exclusive: When the project bound by a feature finishes running, only the feature that triggered the project to run will parse the measurement result.

      • Script: Select the corresponding measurement script.

        create line 5

  3. Click OK.

Create a Plane Feature

Follow these steps to create a plane feature:

  1. In the Configuration interface of Mech-Metrics, under the Feature tab, click Plane.

  2. In the Create Plane Feature dialog box, set the following information:

    1. Set Name, Alias, and Datum feature label based on actual situation.

      create plane 1

      • Alias: Used to associate the feature name in the CMM report.

      • Datum feature label: When this feature is used as the datum feature, it needs to be labeled. Datum feature labels are used in GD&T controls. For more information, see Configure GD&T Control Items.

    2. Set the method for creating (either):

      • Select from CAD: The software will automatically input point (X, Y, Z) and normal (I, J, K).

        create plane 2

      • Script: Select the script Create plane from three points, and input the coordinates of the three points.

        create plane 3

    3. Set the measurement method (either):

      • Mech-MSR project: Select the project corresponding to the feature in the drop-down list of the Name, and set the Parameter recipe and Result mode according to actual needs.

        create plane 4

        Result mode: Set the method to use the measurement result of the feature binding project.

        • Shared: When a feature-bound project finishes running, all features bound to the project will parse the measurement results.

        • Exclusive: When the project bound by a feature finishes running, only the feature that triggered the project to run will parse the measurement result.

      • Script: Select the corresponding measurement script.

        create plane 5

  3. Click OK.

Create a Rectangle Feature

Follow these steps to create a rectangle feature:

  1. In the Configuration interface of Mech-Metrics, under the Feature tab, click Rectangle.

  2. In the Create Rectangle Feature dialog box, set the following information:

    1. Set Name, Alias, and Datum feature label based on actual situation.

      create rectangle 1

      • Alias: Used to associate the feature name in the CMM report.

      • Datum feature label: When this feature is used as the datum feature, it needs to be labeled. Datum feature labels are used in GD&T controls. For more information, see Configure GD&T Control Items.

    2. Set the creation method: Only Select from CAD is available. The software will automatically input the following parameters:

      • Center: X, Y, Z

      • Axis Orientation: I, J, K

      • Length Orientation: I, J, K

      • Width and Length

        create rectangle 2

    3. Set the measurement method: Only Mech-MSR project is available. Select the project corresponding to the feature in the drop-down list of the Name, and set the Parameter recipe and Result mode according to actual needs.

      create rectangle 3

      Result mode: Set the method to use the measurement result of the feature binding project.

      • Shared: When a feature-bound project finishes running, all features bound to the project will parse the measurement results.

      • Exclusive: When the project bound by a feature finishes running, only the feature that triggered the project to run will parse the measurement result.

  3. Click OK.

Create a Pattern Feature

Follow these steps to create a pattern feature:

  1. In the Configuration interface of Mech-Metrics, under the Feature tab, click Pattern.

  2. In the Create Pattern Feature dialog box, set the following information:

    1. Set Name and Alias.

      create pattern 1

      Alias: Used to associate the feature name in the CMM report.

    2. In the Select features area, select the desired features.

      create pattern 2

      Only features of the same type can be selected for a pattern.

  3. Click OK.

Create a Distance Feature

Follow the steps below to create a distance feature:

  1. In the Configuration interface of Mech-Metrics, under the Feature tab, click Distance.

  2. In the Create Distance Feature dialog box, set the following information:

    1. Set Name and Alias.

      create distance 1

      Alias: Used to associate the feature name in the CMM report.

    2. Set the method for creating (either):

      • From Features: Select the Target and Reference, and select the Axis (X, Y, Z) according to needs.

        create distance 2

      • Manual input: Enter the distance directly.

        create distance 3

    3. Set the measurement method (either):

      • From Features: Select the Target and Reference, and then select the Axis.

        create distance 4

      • Mech-MSR project: Select the project corresponding to the feature in the drop-down list of the Name, and set the Parameter recipe and Result mode according to actual needs.

        create distance 5

        Result mode: Set the method to use the measurement result of the feature binding project.

        • Shared: When a feature-bound project finishes running, all features bound to the project will parse the measurement results.

        • Exclusive: When the project bound by a feature finishes running, only the feature that triggered the project to run will parse the measurement result.

  3. Click OK.

Create an Angle Feature

Follow these steps to create an angle feature:

  1. In the Configuration interface of Mech-Metrics, under the Feature tab, click Angle.

  2. In the Create Angle Feature dialog box, set the following information:

    1. Set Name and Alias.

      create angle 1

      Alias: Used to associate the feature name in the CMM report.

    2. Set the method for creating (either):

      • From Features: Select the Target and Reference, and select the Axis (X, Y, Z) according to needs.

        create angle 2

      • Manual input: Input the angle directly.

        create angle 3

    3. Set the measurement method (either):

      • From Features: Select the Target and Reference, and then select the Axis.

        create angle 4

      • Mech-MSR project: Select the project corresponding to the feature in the drop-down list of the Name, and set the Parameter recipe and Result mode according to actual needs.

        create angle 5

        Result mode: Set the method to use the measurement result of the feature binding project.

        • Shared: When a feature-bound project finishes running, all features bound to the project will parse the measurement results.

        • Exclusive: When the project bound by a feature finishes running, only the feature that triggered the project to run will parse the measurement result.

  3. Click OK.

Modify a Feature

The first created circle feature is named Circle01 by default. To modify the configurations of the created Circle01 feature, perform the following operations:

  1. Click Circle01 in the resource tree. In the Basic Info section on the right parameter panel, click the edit button edit.

    modify feature

  2. In the feature creation dialog box, modify configurations of the feature (such as the name or nominal values of the feature) and click OK.

Delete a Feature

The first created circle feature is named Circle01 by default. For example, to delete the Circle01 feature, use one of the following methods:

  • Right-click Circle01 in the resource tree and select Delete.

    delete feature

  • Click Circle01 in the resource tree, and then press the Delete key.

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